Great site for those planning a trip out of the USA

Submitted by Carl Weil on Tue, 2009-05-26 14:29

One of our distance learning students just found and sent me this UK Medical Travel
site.
It is very impressive and appears very up to date.http://www.traveldoctor.co.uk/diseases.htmCarls WMO Simple Travel Health guide lines
-Be wise, immunize
-Always drink purified bottled water or treat with
boiling, bleach or better yet chlorine dioxide
-If you must eat fruit wash it in bleach and peel it your own with washed hands
-Never eat fruit others have peeled for you
-Always wash your hands before eating and after bathroom
-Carry benzalkonium chloride towelettes or small bottles[made by Katadyne]to wash with
-Carry a well stocked but modest size medical kit 8"x10"x5" [approximate]